Get Real KC

No one wants to imagine a catastrophic event at their home, but unfortunately they can and do happen.  Fires, floods, storms, and even equipment failure can create significant damage to your home, often beyond the obvious.  In this episode, Elaina Huffman with NCRI walks Jen & Erik through how companies can respond to these situations, techniques used to mitigate problems, and things to watch out for if disaster occurs.  

Smithville has done a masterful job in revitalizing its downtown over the last few years.  Mayor Boley walks Jen and Erik through the steps the city has taken to get there, and their comprehensive 2030 plan to keep improving.  If you haven't been there in a few years, learn about the changes that are worth seeing, and the plans for downtown living infrastructure while maintaining the broader appeal of suburban big lots and country living that Smithville is known for.

Megan walks Jen and Erik through the differences between a insurance brokerage and an insurance agency, and along the way provides tidbits to use when shopping for insurance.  Flood insurance is also discussed, including upcoming changes to FEMA's NFIP, and some new private flood insurance options,  Check out this great episode with Megan Considine!!

The Dream Homes by Jen team takes a look at what the immediate market trends are in Kansas City Real Estate, as well as share stories about what's going with their current transactions.

Working remotely has been around to some degree for a long time, but the pandemic has shifted that from a ‘some times’ and ‘in certain industries’ scenario, to a mainstream requirement by many who have work that can be done remotely.  Scott Quinn, technical recruiter at Bradford & Galt shares with us his experience working with companies and job seekers as we dive into how remote work is affecting industry and things you should be thinking about for your home office space.

You’ve accepted a contract on your home…yay!  Now what?  Jen & Erik discuss the common steps and timelines that occur after you are under contract, all the way until the money hits the bank!  Join us for our 5th and final home seller's series and learn what it might take to get that deal wrapped up!

Walk through the ins an outs of engaging an architect both in new construction and remodeling projects.  You might find it surprising how much having a quality architect as part of your team can make a huge difference in facets throughout your project. Need to make sure you can remodel a home you purchase?  An architect can help!  Listen in and check it out!

This is our first of a new bi-monthly podcast segment featuring members of the Dream Homes by Jen team discussing current happenings in real estate.  In this episode Jen, Erik and Stevie discuss some of the causes for the home shortages, lumber shortages, and what the experts are telling us that means for real estate long term.  We also talk about the challenges being seen with real estate 'love letters' and find out that Jen can shoot zombies from horseback!! :)

Join us for another great episode!

Robert joins Jen & Erik to discuss the basics of homeowners insurance, what it generally covers, and what is often excluded.  As home values increase it is important to understand the difference between home value and home replacement value…tune in to find out about this and more!

Water features add sound, texture, and movement to landscaping designs and help homeowners to feel that their surroundings are more natural and unique.  Jen & Erik have a conversation with Dan Stanza, owner of Good Earth Water Gardens, discussing some of the ins and outs of having and maintaining your own pond, waterfall or fountain.